BOSTON (AFP) — Former Boston Red Sox superstar Carl Yastrzemski underwent emergency heart surgery at the Boston hospital on Tuesday.
The 68-year-old American baseball Hall of Famer was rushed to hospital after complaining of chest pains, spokesman Dick Gordon said.
Yastrzemski underwent bypass surgery and was resting comfortably on Tuesday evening his family members said.
"After numerous tests and evaluations, it was determined that he needed triple bypass surgery, which was performed this afternoon. The surgery was a complete success and he is resting comfortably," the family statement read. "We are most grateful for all of the prayers and support we have received."
A former American League MVP and 18-time All-Star, Yastrzemski hit 452 home runs in a 23-year career spent entirely with the Boston Red Sox.
Yastrzemski replaced fellow Hall of Famer Ted Williams as Boston's regular left fielder in 1961 and manned the position until 1983, becoming one of the most popular players in franchise history.
Yastrzemski also was an accomplished left fielder, winning seven Gold Gloves.
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